Time Extension For In Maricopa
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A continuance is a grant of additional preparation time before or during a trial. Either the prosecution or the defense can request a continuance, and sometimes even the court can order a continuance of its own .
A request for the Court to change an upcoming hearing to a later date for reasons such as incomplete disclosure or discovery processes, a conflict, illness, etc.
Only a hearing officer has the authority to grant more than one 30-day extension. You must file a motion (online, in person or by mail) with the court if additional time is needed.
If the defendant has been deceived by the state in a criminal action, a continuance can be granted. A continuance can be granted if there is an amendment to the indictment or introduction of new information in the criminal complaint. A continuance may be granted because unexpected evidence or testimony has emerged.
If you have a court date and you are not able to attend, or if you must provide documents to the court and cannot meet the deadline, you must file a Motion to Continue and a Notice of Hearing. Your request for a continuance and hearing must be filed as far in advance as possible.
There are no specific rules and it totally depends on the Judge and the reasons for a continuance. It is all up to the individual judge.
Please contact the court prior to your court date if you need to reschedule your arraignment. Requests for continuances (Motion to Continue) for all other hearings must be made in writing no later than five days prior to the scheduled hearing.
If you have a court date and you are not able to attend, or if you must provide documents to the court and cannot meet the deadline, you must file a Motion to Continue and a Notice of Hearing. Your request for a continuance and hearing must be filed as far in advance as possible.
Write the judge a letter as soon as you know you're not able to attend court. Explain the reasons why you have to miss your court date, and provide any documentation for proof, like a note from your doctor or work supervisor. At the end of the letter, request a new court date.
